By JENNY OLIVER
special to the log cabin
75 years ago
(1934)
More than 400 dinners and suppers were served at the annual bazaar of St. Joseph Catholic Church, despite adverse conditions. The Rev. Joseph Pobleschek, pastor, pronounced the event a success. “With little preparation but great earnestness” he said, “the members of the church labored to make the bazaar a success, despite the dire effects of the drought. This was done so that the school might continue to function. The congregation desires to express their gratitude to all citizens who assisted.” Both local service clubs, Rotary and Kiwanis, adjourned their meetings for the week and had lunch together at the bazaar.
The Home Study Club met at the home of Miss Ida Camp on Prince Street. 16 members answered roll call. Mrs. L. Al Smith led the devotion and after a short business session, Mrs. R. L. Wood reviewed Hugh Walpole’s “Saga.” Miss Camp assisted by her niece, Miss. Julia Camp, and Miss. Fern Williams, served ice cream with cake.
50 years ago
(1959)
Betty Fraser was Conway High School band’s drum major and majorettes’ were Ginny Lea, Carol Haynes and Phyllis Bruich.
Dr. and Mrs. James H. Flanagin Jr. attended the “Bush Day” program held at Tuckerman’s Home Demonstration Park. Mrs. Flanagin was a daughter of the man who was honored, Francis E. Bush who had managed and promoted the youth baseball program in Tuckerman for 35 years. The program was based on a “This is Your Life” presentation of the life of Mr. Bush. A large portion of Tuckerman’s population turned out for the program. Mr. Bush was presented a modern reclining chair.
Dr. and Mrs. Joe G. Robbins returned from Galveston, Texas, where they were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Douglas Poindexter and Dr. Poindexter.
25 years ago
(1984)
The Conway Junior Progressive Club met at the home of Suzanne Kunkel. An Italian style dinner was prepared and served to members of the club by officers who were hostesses for the evening. Officers were Wendelene Smith, Mrs. Kunkel, Laverne Prior, Polly Bruckner, Katie Gardner, Pat Christensen, Pat Jordan and Norma Nelson. Special guest was Mrs. Stanley Russ, a charter member, who gave a history of the beginning and purpose of the club. After dinner, Dr. Sam Driggers, head of the music department at the University of Central Arkansas, Mrs. Virginia Driggers and Richard Hobson, provided entertainment. Plans were made for a craft and bake auction in November.
10 years ago
(1999)
A dunking booth was planned at the United Way Carnival of Caring. Participants included Charles Hervey and Craig Koppman, University of Central Arkansas coaches; Brett Carroll, Conway Corporation; Stuart Norton, First Community Bank; Todd Smithhart, Conway Jaycees; Cecil Marion, Kimberly Clark; Brett Bruich, St. Joseph Schools; Cornell Maltbia, True Holiness Saints Center; Mayor Tab Townsell, Robbie Wills, First State Bank; David Grimes, American Management Corporation and Norbert Sanders, Regions Bank.
Dr. Angie Royster Wardlaw received her doctor of dental surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas.
